India, Oct. 23 -- Metabolism is the total work that the body does to keep an individual alive. It is not just about eating right and exercising, even though they play important roles in maintaining a healthy metabolism. According to internal medicine expert Dr Niraj Kumar, the daily habits of an individual have an equal impact on their metabolism.

"For most working professionals, lunch happens between meetings, physical activity is limited to travelling to work, and sleep depends on work," shared the physician with HT Lifestyle. "It becomes easy to overlook these regular activities while concentrating on your deadlines. However, they can affect how the body handles blood sugar, appetite, and energy in the long term."

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